Abdimalik Ahmed

Ruunta, or “truth” in Somali, celebrates the nuanced lived experiences of the Somali community in Minneapolis, the challenges we face, the beauty within our connection with each other and the ancestors who guide us along the way. Ruunta follows a young Somali man torn between who he is expected to be and who he knows he is—in a city that knocks him down and lifts him up.

A talented musician yearns to pursue his passion for music, much to the disappointment of his father, who values practicality over artistic aspirations.

Amidst a global exodus from earth, two brothers must confront their differences about leaving their home forever.

In the winter, he fell into the deepest pit of depression he's ever experienced. He hardly even possesses a few snippets of lucidity from that period. Wasn't this how he was supposed to feel? Shot on Super8 Black & White Reversal film.

In the winter, he fell into the deepest pit of depression he's ever experienced. He hardly even possesses a few snippets of lucidity from that period. Wasn't this how he was supposed to feel? Shot on Super8 Black & White Reversal film.

In the winter, he fell into the deepest pit of depression he's ever experienced. He hardly even possesses a few snippets of lucidity from that period. Wasn't this how he was supposed to feel? Shot on Super8 Black & White Reversal film.